Comparison

StepDex vs Heave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StepDex

Turn your daily walks into a Pokémon hatching adventure. Earn steps through real-life activity to hatch virtual eggs and collect a wide variety of Pokémon. Track your progress and build your collection with animated reveals and detailed Pokédex entries.

Highlights
  • Real step tracking via Apple HealthKit
  • Hatch all 1,025 Pokémon species
  • Rarity-based hatching distances
  • Animated egg hatching sequences
  • Full StepDex collection tracker
  • Offline functionality
  • Pokédex entries and cry playback
Features
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StepDex turns your daily walking into a Pokémon egg-hatching adventure. Every step brings you closer to hatching a new Pokémon — and the rarer it is, the more steps it takes. How it works: Receive a Mystery Egg with a random Pokémon, walk in real life using step data from Apple Health, watch your egg wobble and crack as you progress, then hatch your Pokémon with a celebration reveal and authentic cry. Add it to your StepDex and start your next egg. Features: Real step tracking via Apple HealthKit — works in the background, even with the app closed All 1,025 Pokémon species across Generations 1–9, including Legendaries and Mythicals Rarity-based hatching: ~1,000 steps for common Pokémon, 20,000+ for Legendaries Animated egg reactions — wobbling, cracking, and glowing as you near a hatch Full StepDex collection with sprites, types, abilities, and Pokédex entries Pokémon cry playback and Pokédex text-to-speech Custom nicknames and collection stats tracking Works offline after first load Your walking counts — whether it's a morning commute, a lunchtime stroll, or a weekend hike. How many can you collect?

About

Heave

Features
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Heave is a smart workout log that makes tracking your training as fast as taking simple notes. **How it works:** - Type in your workout Just type your exercises and sets freely, without dealing with complicated forms. - Heave recognizes your input Heave analyzes your notes and automatically detects exercises, weights, and reps. - Save your training Your workouts are neatly structured and saved clearly in your history. - Track your progress View your workout history and see how your performance is developing. - Understand muscle groups Heave maps exercises to specific muscle groups, helping you better evaluate and structure your training. **Why Heave?** - Log faster instead of dealing with complicated apps - Quick entry, just like using a notes app - Less effort during your workout - Clear overview of your workouts, exercises, and progress - Ideal for strength training, progressive overload, and regular workout routines - Smart workout reminders Heave helps you consistently log your training, visualize your progress, and train smarter. (requires in-app subscription) https://heave-app.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

StepDex4 screens
Heave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepDex at none against Heave's 2. StepDex also leads on ads (none vs shown). Heave's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Heave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StepDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepDex ships an update every 2 months, Heave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
StepDex versus Heave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepDexHeave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParas Raj AdhikaryJustus Grothe

In-app purchases

None

StepDex

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Heave

Subscriptions2
  • Heave Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Heave Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is StepDex free?
StepDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heave free?
Heave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepDex or Heave have ads?
Heave shows ads; StepDex does not.
Which is updated more often, StepDex or Heave?
StepDex ships an update every 2 months, and Heave every 4 days. Most recently, StepDex was updated on September 30, 2026 and Heave on October 5, 2026.

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